At the Theater (Lydia Cassatt Leaning on Her Arms, Seated in a Loge) 1880

Mary Cassatt's "At the Theater (Lydia Cassatt Leaning on Her Arms, Seated in a Loge)" (1880) is a pastel drawing depicting her sister, Lydia, seated in a theater box. The artwork captures a moment of quiet contemplation, with Lydia's gaze directed towards the stage, though the figure is not looking directly at the viewer. The pastel medium lends a soft, dreamy quality to the composition, emphasizing the intimacy and tranquility of the scene. This is characteristic of Cassatt's works, which often focused on the lives of women and their intimate spaces.